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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1952. | * Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of German ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobby as sports. |
| - | * Striking out a pinch hitter that had just come down from one of the higher classification clubs | + | * Striking out a pinch hitter that had just come down from one of the higher classification clubs in a close game was his greatest thrill. |
| - | in a close game was his greatest thrill. | + | |
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Played semi-pro ball but no Legion ball. | * Played semi-pro ball but no Legion ball. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * During the war he was a radarman with the U. S. Navy in the Pacific participating in nine | + | * During the war he was a radarman with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific participating in nine major battles. |
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| - | = | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
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* Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1953. | * Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1953. | ||
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Led the 1952 Pacific Coast League in wild pitches with 13. | * Led the 1952 Pacific Coast League in wild pitches with 13. | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
Revision as of 16:05, 14 May 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
- Listed hobby as sports.
- Striking out a pinch hitter that had just come down from one of the higher classification clubs in a close game was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Vancouver, Washington.
- Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
- Attended Clark Junior College.
- Was named outstanding athlete at Clark Junior College.
- Attended Portland University and finishing his last year in 1951.
- Played semi-pro ball but no Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- During the war he was a radarman with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific participating in nine major battles.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1953.
Achievements
- Led the 1952 Pacific Coast League in wild pitches with 13.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
